- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Gottman communication
About John
John Johnson is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and anger. He also supports issues around sleep and eating, career stress, and life transitions.
He describes himself as someone shaped by long personal experience and varied life roles. He grew up in a difficult home and later tried many forms of therapy himself. That history informs how he listens and responds. Sessions are conversational and grounded in everyday life rather than in abstract theory.
John draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize the client’s perspective and on cognitive behavioral therapy to address thinking and behavior patterns. He also uses mindfulness practices and narrative work to help people name and reframe difficult experiences. When relationships are involved, he brings elements of the Gottman Method to focus on communication and interaction patterns.
He often incorporates attention to bodily experience when trauma or strong emotions are present, noting that feeling and movement can reveal what words miss. He has a background in performance and coaching, and he uses that experience to help people practice new ways of relating and responding.
John has worked with entrepreneurs, family businesses, veterans, caregivers, and people facing chronic illness and end-of-life issues. He accepts international clients who can work in English and approaches each case with practical tools and steady presence.
How his approaches translate to online work
John uses client-centered therapy to focus on what matters to the client, helping them set goals and feel heard. This approach is helpful for people who want an accepting space to talk through ongoing anger or stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it is practical for work-related frustration, recurring resentment, and short-term coping skills.Finding the best approach is part of the early work. He will discuss which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences and make that decision together. That collaborative process often mixes talking, skill practice, and mindfulness exercises to manage strong emotions and improve communication.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice communication and grounding skills in the settings where challenges actually happen. John will work with clients to shape sessions so they fit everyday life and the practical demands that surround anger and relationship stress.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, and related life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He works in a conversational, client-centered way and combines practical methods like CBT with mindfulness and narrative techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working with a wide range of issues, including coaching, business-related stress, and long-term grief or trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes. He accepts international clients who can work in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.